Dubai’s Emirates offers unpaid leave to pilots for 12 months

Dubai’s Emirates offers unpaid leave to pilots for 12 months

Dubai-based carrier Emirates has offered some of its pilots unpaid leave for up to 12 months, with the possibility of an early recall.

The recall, however, will be contingent on rebound in air travel demand and the airline's operational requirements.

"We can confirm that we've offered some of our pilots unpaid leave for 12 months, with the possibility of an early recall back to duty depending on how quickly demand rebounds and our operational requirements. During unpaid leave, the company will continue to provide accommodation, medical cover and other allowances,“ an Emirates spokesperson told Gulf Business. 

"We continue to do all we can to protect our talent pool for post-pandemic business recovery, but we also need to consider the impact of the current situation on our operations and cost base. Across the